Recent Accomplishments of the Friends of Patterson Park

New Events in Patterson Park - Working with our community partners, Creative Alliance, Patterson Park CDC, Lateral Stress Velo Cycling Club, and Banner Neighborhoods, the Friends were able to bring great new events to Patterson Park like BikeJam and the Great Lantern Parade.

Flag Pole Project - the 100’ flagpole that was struck by lightening has been replaced. The new flagpole is west of the Pagoda near South Patterson Park Avenue and Lombard Street. The flag can be seen from Fort McHenry.

Latrobe Fountain Restoration - A grant for $100,000 was made possible for the restoration of this beautiful marble fountain located at the Lombard Street entrance. Design work for this project will begin in the spring of 2002.

Plan For A Trash-free Park - The Friends worked with Baltimore City on a plan that was launched in January 2002. The plan established a regular trash removal truck route in order to eliminate turf damage, as well as the purchase of 80 new “I Love Patterson Park” trash cans. The plan was sponsored by members of the Friends of Patterson Park, Banner Neighborhoods, and the Baltimore Sport and Social Club.

Pulaski Monument Re-dedication - A complete restoration was completed and a re-dedication was held in October 2001. There was a parade and ceremonies to honor this event.

Tree Planting - Through a partnership with the Fine Arts Gallery of UMBC, the Friends have acquired 130 new trees over the past year. More than 300 volunteers helped to plant the trees and continue to mulch and water throughout the year.